Water leak 996

[oc-boxster]

Hello again all
I haven't been on the forum for a while I sold my 986 back in November and bought a 2003 996 carrera the photo shows some water leaking onto my leather door panels on both sides. Any ideas? Are there seals behind the mirrors that can leak

[rick3000]

I have a very similar issue on my 986, I have not repaired it yet, however when I posted previously someone mentioned that the leather backing is fiberboard/cardboard, which might explain this. If you have it repaired, please post and let us know how it went.

[oc-boxster]

My boxster actually did the same thing on one door my 996 both doors are leaking. I didn't mind in the boxster as the door panels weren't leather and it would clean up-the leather is beginning to look pretty bad so i need to address it asap

[Paul]

Make sure the thin plastic lining is still in place behind the interior door panel and that the drains on the bottom of the door are open.

[Porsche9]

After you find the source you should be able to restain the leather to get it looking decent. Plus some good leather conditioner and you should be good.

[Ckrikos]

I think there is a seal in the side mirror triangles that may be leaking. I don't think you can repair the leather. Could also just have been a careless owner leaving the window down partially in the rain.

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